“The Destiny” tells about the sacrifices of revolutionary fighters who laid down their lives for national independence, freedom and unity.

“The Story of Pao” depicts the life of a beautiful H’Mong girl named Pao in the northwestern mountainous area. The film won a Golden Kite award in 2005 and was presented at the Cannes films festival in 2007.

During the four-day film festival that will last until March 25, 37 short and feature-length films, documentaries and cartoons selected from 25 countries will be screened as part of International Francophone Day (March 20).-VNA